Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 26,  at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.  Pastor Susan Barnes will officiate the services.  Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery.

Following the committal services at the cemetery, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Tree.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m.  Thursday, January 26,  at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice in memory of Bruce.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Read the complete obituary in the Jan. 26 issue of the Riverside Current.

Sharon Hopf, 45, failed to show up for work Thursday morning (Jan. 5)  at Hopf Furniture in Kalona. Later that evening, Hopf was reported missing to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office by her husband and other family members who had been looking for her throughout the day.

Hopf’s vehicle was discovered two days  later  by the Warren County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office near Wright City, Missouri, which is located approximately 30 miles West of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70.  The car was located at an abandoned home located at 28566 Hwy F just outside the city limits.  The surrounding area near the location of Hopf’s car was searched, but she was not located. Hopf’s car was searched and processed for evidence. During that examination, several items were collected and examined for fingerprint and DNA evidence at the DCI’s Crime Laboratory.

The Warren County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office organized and conducted a thorough grid search of a one-mile radius in the area Wednesday where Hopf’s car was located.  Again, she was not located.

Authorities stressed there is no threat to public safety stemming from this incident in and around Washington County.

The following statement was released on behalf of the family of Sharon Hopf and read by Perry Hopf, husband of Sharon Hopf, at the press conference:

” My name is Perry Hopf and my wife is Sharon.  My family and I trust that everything that can be done to find Sharon is being done.  We want Sharon to know that we understand the stress she has recently been under and just want her to contact us and let us know that she is okay.  Sharon if you see this, please know that I love you and miss you, and that you are the most important thing to me.”

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According to Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar, Hopf was last seen at 7 a.m. Thursday when she left her home at 2886 280th Street, rural Crawfordsville.  A report that she was seen at a BP gas station in Washington at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 5, could not be verified said Dunbar.

Hopf was reported driving a 1999 white Chevy Lumina with an Iowa plate, 419WXF.

Dunbar said that law enforcement and other units searched the surrounding areas for the car and for Hopf, finding no trace of either.

Her husband reported her as missing.  The Hopfs are the owners of Hopf Home Furnishing advertised as Furniture, Floors and More at 101 B Avenue (corner of B Avenue and Highway 1), Kalona.

Anyone with any possible information regarding Hopf’s whereabouts is asked to the call the sheriff’s department at 319-653-2107.

Which was a good thing since the bonus points

Travis Cole of Highland prepares to wrap West Burlington/Notre Dame's Bryon McCarron for a pin Thursday in a 113-pound bout.

they amassed via pins ensured a sweep of Wapello (42-30) and West Burlington/Notre Dame (42-28) in a home meet.

Read the complete story in the Jan. 12 issue of the Riverside Current.

The Huskies used a suffocating defense that disrupted IMS’ offense from getting into any sort of flow. It was especially good at preventing IMS from scoring any points inside the paint.

The Huskies led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter. IMS carved the deficit to 9 points in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get any closer.

Read the entire story in the Jan. 12 issue of the Riverside Current

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 31, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.  Pastor Jeff Tackaberry will officiate.

Burial will be in the Conesville Cemetery with full military rites performed by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457. Following the interment, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the Conesville Community Center.

Visitation will be observed from 4-7 p.m. Friday, December 30, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.

A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Harley. Online condolences may be sent to the Hamilton family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

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Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Following the committal services at the cemetery, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center.

Visitation will be held  4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 29, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Riverside with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Bob.  Online condolences for the Waldschmidt family may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, , at the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Tree.  Pastor Susan Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery.

Following the committal services at the cemetery, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the United Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held on 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 22,  at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice in memory of Roberta.  Online condolences may be sent to the Musser family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Ashlee Ferlitsch signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play volleyball for Ellsworth Community College. A senior at Highland, Ferlitsch was a member of the Huskies varsity volleyball squad for four years. Read more in the Dec. 29 issue of the Riverside Current.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.. Friday, December 23,  at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.  Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457.

Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m,. Friday, Dec. 23,  at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.

Memorials for Clifford may be directed to the Arthritis Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the Smith family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Clifford Henry Smith, Jr. was born April 17, 1929, in Iowa City, the son of Clifford Henry and Velma Margaret (Hartsock) Smith. Upon graduating Iowa City High School, Clifford joined the United States Air Force in Big Spring, TX, serving his country during the Korean Conflict. On October 23, 1951, Clifford was united in marriage to Mary Margaret Forwald in Lone Tree.  Clifford farmed and worked for Standard Oil in Nichols as well as Eldon E. Stutsman Corp. in Hills.  Clifford was a member of the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457, past member of the Lone Tree Fire Department and Lone Tree City Council.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends, playing cards, and gambling at the casinos.

Clifford will be deeply missed by his children, Gerald Smith and his wife, Jessica of Allen, TX, Nancy Waldschmidt and her husband, Jim of Lone Tree, Marianne Smith of Lone Tree, Jane Smith and special friend, Angela Beaty of Keller, Texas, Bill Smith of Iowa City, Tom Smith and his wife, Jennifer of North Liberty; seven grandchildren, Adam Waldschmidt and his wife, Dr. Kristen of Iowa City, Eric Smith and his wife, Heather of Allen, TX, Brandon and Sarah Smith of Allen, TX, Andy Waldschmidt of Lone Tree, Rachel and Maggie Smith of North Liberty; three great-grandchildren, Max and Lauren Waldschmidt of Iowa City, and Clayton Smith of Allen, TX; four sisters, Maxine Meyers of Bellwood, IL, Florine Roegler, Velma Fisher and husband, Bob, Marjana Lamp of Iowa City; brother-in-law Dave Brenneman of Kalona, and many nieces and nephews.